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Online Series: Reacher (season 2 Dec 15 2023)

Hasbro said:
Episode 4 is pretty much a flashback, which is a narrative change from the first two seasons where the parceled them out.
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It's also a change from the novel, which drip fed that backstory throughout the main story. I'm kind of glad that they didn't do that, since I don't think that it was executed well in Season 2. I didn't like how the flashback was executed here, either, but at least it's over.
 
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Osprey said:
It's also a change from the novel, which drip fed that backstory throughout the main story. I'm kind of glad that they didn't do that, since I don't think that it was executed well in Season 2. I didn't like how the flashback was executed here, either, but at least it's over.
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I just binged the Righteous Gemstones and they do a pure flashback episode once a season, which fills in the gaps.

Of course there’s the other extreme where Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul Call Saul had so few flashbacks Gilligan might as well put a flashing sign on the screen that said “Iceberging!”
 
Have not read the books. So can’t compare the 2. Not sure what to make of the relationship between Reacher and Duffy. Seems forced on the tv show. But not sure how it was portrayed in the book.
 
StreetHawk said:
Have not read the books. So can’t compare the 2. Not sure what to make of the relationship between Reacher and Duffy. Seems forced on the tv show. But not sure how it was portrayed in the book.
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In the book, Duffy gets along better with her teammates and Reacher and their hook up is more natural. For the show, they gave her an attitude, made her seem harder to work with and made her relationship with Reacher more awkward.

Edit: This Forbes review that I just read brings up some of this and a few other things that don't work as well as they did in the book:

‘Reacher’ Season 3 Review: A Major Improvement Over Season 2, But Still Missing Season 1’s Magic

Reacher is back in fighting shape for Season 3, but the Amazon Prime Video crime show still struggles to find its feet.
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I pretty much agree 100% with him. This season could've been better (if the show writers were half as talented as the book author), but it's still a lot better than Season 2.
 
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www.thewrap.com

'Reacher' Season 3 Becomes Prime Video's Most-Watched Returning Season Ever With 54.6 Million Viewers After 19 Days

The series' latest installment drew 54.6 million viewers globally through its first 19 days, a 0.5% increase compared to Season 2
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Even with how disappointing Season 2 was, more people returned for Season 3 than returned for Season 2 of The Rings of Power. This is also a franchise that most people didn't know or care about until 3 years ago versus a franchise that everyone knows and loves.
 
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